Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-04

Childrem's Christmas Club, District He
The members OF the Children's Christmas ciuD
give their heartiest thanks to their many friends
who have helped them this last, as In former
years. In addition to their acknowledgements
already made the children wish especially to
thank the officers and men OF the metropolitan
police, whose services at the armory prevented
accident and even confusion OF any KIND Tn is
also thank those members OF the National k1ne
corps who were present at the dinner for tnelr
efficient aid in many ways. SpeclaI tnanks are
notice, consented to play tile part OF santa Klaus
For the music the children gratefuliy acKnOWIeoge
their Indebtedness to the seereIary OF tns Ns
blnd-
statement OF receipts and expenditures.
AmuSenents.
National THEArER-The Boston Ideal Opera
company opened its engagement at this house last
night with highly satisfactory presentation OF
..GarthaD Miss Marie stone, Mlle Louise La
blacne contralto; Mr.. W. ii. Lawton. the new
MIR. w. II. Clark, formed the quartette. Miss
stones Lady HarTiet was as always, most
a Pdce m WI" Nile Iabae h po
sesses contraltO voice OF peculiar quality, which
gives 1t special effectiveness In dramatic pas
weeks ago, last night sang In public for the first
time since that accident. His manner in the
earlier scenes was marked by timidity, but this
wore of, and before the close OF the evening he
had made his way into much favor with the audi
ence. His voice is OF pleasing though uneven
quality and his method Is faulty in some respects,
but he has the foundation for successful musical
career with experience and training. Mr.. Clark'S
noble bass. wonderfully flexible and sympathetic
for voice of such power, has never been heard
here TO greater advantage than In the music OF
Pimktt. Mr. cambridge as Tristan and MIR.
was S Strong and capieay drilled. and Mr.. studey
led the orchestra with the quiet effectiveness OF
master. Martha will be repeated at the We'd
neSiay matinee By the same cast with the excep-
ton OF the Ptupkeh, who viii be the new baSso,
AorawSki. This evening ''Adina" with Mile. De
Lussan In the title role; Tom Karl as Nemorino: H.
G. Barnabee as In. Dhtcdm0r0. and w. II. clark as
Sergeant Beieore.
ALBArGHs OPERA HousE.-An audience large in
proportions and brilliant in appearance welcomed
Mrs. Langtry back to Washington last night.
Secretary whitney and party occupied o box, and
through the house were scattered many we'll
known people, government officials and diplomats.
An event which called out a round OF applause
was the appearance OF q large party OF ladies who
had removed their hats before going to their
places, thus inaugurating In Washington much
needed reform. Mrs. Langtry was generously
welcomed as Lady Ormond, and almost ut her
entrance showed the effect OF the schooling she
has received since her former appearance here.
She has made distinct gains In ease, confidence
and force, and still possesses that gracious,
gently appealing manner which rendered 1mpOSSi-
Die harsh criticism OF the amateur, and now
kindles into glow OF almost personal regard
admiration for the artistic. bis Langtry wore
during the evening some wonderful gowns. Her
TOO well
TANKS bIJOU 1HEATEk.-'Mdy blOSSOUl, an III.
teresting drama OF Wholesome tone, with humOr
and patnOs cleveriy intermingled, has been made
additionally attractive this season by the authors
revision. The role OF the parson, rewritten for
Ben. Maginley, gives this capable actor full play
for his talent. he Is well supported.
kERNANs THEArER.-Reiily and Woods large
troupe OF capabie speciality people allowed the
audience no time for thinking last night, so
closely did they occupy the moments with anus
ganizatiOn.
DINE MrsErN.-"The Ranch King" in which
the thrill OF robust melodrslIna and the guffaw OF
vigorous farce are mixed with generous hand,
wen with great success at the Dime Museum last
night. The speciality acts interspersed were very
acceptable.
The BATTLE OF BULL Run, No. 9, is proceeding
just hOtly now on the panorama canvas as
when the artists threw down their brushes many
months ago. The daily quota OF visitors con-
tinueS large.
IHE WAGNER socrErY's next concert will take
place January 13 at the Universalist church.
Affairs i'm West Washington.
MARRIED IY FATHER ROCCOFORT.-In yesterdays
ISSUE II Was erroneously' stated that Mr. Varnell
and Miss I-udgate We're married at Christ Church
by Rev. MIR. stuart. They were married by Rev.
Father ROccOiort, at Trinity Church. by dispensa-
ton OF the Cardinal Archbishop OF Ballimore.
Drovers Rest 3. C., yesterday ave are s' reported
Tie up and sold. Best. at 4alc. to 54c.;
common, at 2alc. To 3hc. la3 sheep and lambs:
Lambs, at 5ht. to exc; sheep, ut 4c. to 5hc.;
yearilhyS, at DC 10 calves, at &c. 10 &C. IL
cows and calves, at 30 to SIS head.
AN ALLEGED ASSAULT.-Jo,eph A. O'Neill, clerk.
was arrested last night BY Onlcer Sutherland on
the charge OF assauiting Rudolph Ulmer. Ten dol
lars were left at the station as collateral, which
was forfeited In the Police Court this morning.
COLLATERAL FORFEITED.-JOnn Waynes was
Charged In the Police Court to-day by j. A. Hail
with cruelty beating horse, and he forfeited S.
collateral. On charge OF profanity on LIST street
he forfeited s. additional. Joseph A. ONeil Was
charged with aSsaut1ng Rudolph Ullmer and he
forfeited $40 collateral.
CHANGED HANDs.-The well-knOwn grocery store
OF Il. B. A. b. Cropey. doing business at 3lst and
" streets, changed hands yesterday, the purcha-
ser being Henry A. Jones' ex-fuel Inspector for the
District.
NOTES.-The funeral OF j. Lewis Bahrer took
place from his residence at Bethesda, Md. yester-
day AFTERNOON. The remains We're inferred at OAK
hill Cemetery.-The regular monthly meeting o,
.'the Georgetown Real Estate Company was heid
last ngh, the paying OF dues being about the Only
business transacted.